Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 10019, Andrew Evans, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. like Var.
Evans, Andrew Elizabeth
W 10019
Robin N.C.
CONTENTS

22.26.2
Indiana
Andrew Evans
of Pottawattamie in the State of Indiana who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Neil of the reg t commanded by Col. Brantley in the Virginia line for 7 months & 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 24 Dollars 44 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1833 and Theresa Howard Rockwell
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 61.10 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar 12.20
$73.30
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 110

Let 1 June 1842 to N. Manly.

State of Indiana Pike County 3 ss.
On this 16 th day of October A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the honorable Henry  Associate  Justice  James  W.  Livingston  presidential judge , and Alexander Eason, Wm (being absent) Bull associate judge of the Circuit Court, of said county of Ohio, the same being a court of Record, now sitting, Andrew Evans, a resident of said county, aged 73 years, having been born on the 28 th of September 1759. who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his Oaths, make the following declar- ation, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. — That he entered the service of the United States, under the following
named officer, and served as herein stated: — His first service was as a Volunteer, in the Virginia Militia  which was called the infantry  William Neil , under a Captain James from Montgomery county, Virginia; from which county this applicant entered the service, from Washington county, Virginia, that being his place of residence: which was under Col. William Campbell, and the service lasted about two weeks, during which time, the body of troops to which this applicant belonged, was in search for, and in pursuit of the Tories, in New River, below Pepper-ferry, in the lower end of Montgomery County, and as well as this declarant recollects, (and he is pretty certain he is correct) it was in the month of May near before the battle at Kings Mountain — His lieutenant's name was James  John  John — His Ensign name he thinks was McIntosh. After this short time, the troops were marched back and discharged verbally at  at  Providence  Providence , in Surry County, N. Carolina. Second. — This declarant was afterwards ordered out by the Col of Washington County, to aid in guarding a Tory Captain of the name of James Carr; on his way to Richmond, as far as Hawk's meadow — in which service he was employed about one week — This was a short time after the former service. The custody of the said Carr, was given to David Kendrick of Washington County.
of Washington County. Third : This applicant was afterwards, in the month of July, called out by Colonel William Campbell, to go with a body of troops to the Moravian-Town, in the North Carolina against the Tories, who were then rising. His Captain was, the  Jacob Stephens; and his lieutenant was the same Dark , above mentioned — They mar- ched from Washington & Montgomery, to the said Moravian-Town, and traversed the County from there, to Allen Iron works, and on to the Town Park of Dan River, and to the shallows of the Yadkin. From there they returned to the Moravian-Town, where they were stationed for about a month; after they had continued there that length of time, they went on to the waters of Dan-River again — After this they returned home, with orders

to be in readiness at a moment's warning to again take the field. This tour lasted about seven or eight weeks — he thinks he may safely say seven weeks.
Fourth ; In about ten days after applicant had returned home, another call was made, on the county of Washington, where this applicant still lived, as well as upon other surrounding counties. This declarant again entered the service as a volunteer, under Captain William Edmundson; the lieutenant's name was also Edmundson; shortly after the company met, being volunteers, they were marched to Abingdon Virginia in the same county, and joined the command of Col. William Campbell — who marched into Sullivan & Washington, (then North Carolina, now Tennessee) where he joined Rev. Shelby, and the three colonels some short time after joined Clinchland. — This junction was followed by the battle at King's Mountain in which this applicant took part. He recollects that Capt Edmundson & his lieutenant were both killed on the field — Major Lewis was wounded and died the third day. He saw Col. Ferguson after he fell and saw his wounds — the one which proved fatal was received by a ball which struck him in the face. — He recollects the names of Mills, a tory Colonel, who was hung afterwards — He also remembers the name a Captain of the forces of the name of Inman, who was taken a prisoner some distance but not taken. After this battle, this applicant continued in service, so as to make in all, the period of two months that he was out in this tour; he thinks a little over, but he considers himself safe in saying two months: He was discharged verbally, but honorably as one of those who had fought bravely at King's Mountain: He thinks he got home in November after the battle.
5. Immediately after this return, this applicant went into Washington County North Carolina (now Tennessee) and volunteered under Rev. (Colonel) to go against the Indians (Cherokees) This tour lasted three months which he performed, and was at the end honorably discharged. One of the Major's names was Tipton; The Captain this applicant was under, was of the name of David Edmundson, a relative of him who was killed at King's Mountain — He returned home from this campaign in the close of the winter or beginning of the spring — following date not recollectd. The troops of Rev. marched into the Cherokee County, and had during the campaign one small engagement — in which about 16. Indians were found dead and a number wounded. He recollects they took their Christmas dinner, in Indian town called Old-Chota.

This campaign ended this applicant's service in the Revolution. From all which it will appear that he is entitled to pay for,
  1. One term of two weeks — M. 10.   2. One do — One do . 1.   3. One do — Seven do . 7.   4. One do — Two months 2. "   5. One do — Three months 3. "     5. 10 or 5. Mo. & 70 days Equal to 7. months 
and ten days. He has no written documents to prove his services — having never received a discharge in writing — but he solemnly declares upon his oath, that he faithfully served his country as he has herein set forth. He has no living witness by whom he can prove his services, and must rely upon this his declaration, and the testimony of his neighbors hereto annexed. He states that he served in each term as a volunteer — He was born in Mecklenburg County North Carolina — He has lived since the Revolution, 13 yrs in Tennessee, — 27 years in Pulaski in Kentucky; and nearly 8 years in the said county of Owen, in the state of Indiana aforesaid where he now resides. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state in the Union.  Signed and sworn to, the day and year aforesaid, Andrew Evans
We Thomas C. Johnson, a clergyman residing in the county of Owen and Elijah Lacy John M. Cullough residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Andrew Evans, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be 73. years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion.  Thomas C. Johnson Elijah Lacy John M. Cullough
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above applicant was a soldier of the Revolution, and served as he states: And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Thomas C. Johnson is a clergyman residing in the

and John McCulloch who had signed the same said county of Owen, and that Elijah Lacey, the likewise a resident of said county of Owen — and that they are able credible persons and their statement is entitled to full credit. signed.
A. Kinney Alex. Eson
I John R. Pruland clerk of said circuit court, of Owen County, do hereby certify that the foregoing, contains the Original proceedings of said court, in the matter of the application of Andrew Evans for a partition.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office of said court. October 16 th 1832.
J. H. Reed and Co.
Andrew Evans
17254

State of Indiana Daviess County 3/3
On this the 3 rd day of November 1843 Personally appeared before me Stephen H. Hancock an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Daviess State of Indiana Mrs. Elizabeth Evans resident of the said County and State aged seventy nine years and who after being first duly sworn, ac- cording to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to ob- tain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838 to wit that she is the widow of Andrew Evans deceased late of Daviess County of Indiana who was a soldier in the Army of Revolution and served sev- eral months in actual service as a militiaman served in the militia of Vir- ginia and some in North Carolina if she mistakes not and on account of his said service he was granted a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th day of June 1832 of about $24.44 per annum and for the names of the officers under whom the service was performed - The character of the service - its exact duration she she will refer to the evidence contained in the papers composing the matter of the application of her aforesaid husband for the said Pension granted him. She will fur- ther declare that her said husband resided in Washington County Virginia when he entered the service. She further declares that she herewith files such documentary evidence as she has in favor of her claim. She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Andrew Evans on the day of in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one and that she has not remarried since the death of her said husband but still remains his widow. Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day Elizabeth Evans of year aforesaid
Stephen H. Hancock

I the just subscribed magistrate certify that the foregoing declarant Mrs Elizabeth Evan is from actual bodily disability prevented from appearing in Court. If she could stand up she would not be her ordinary height by eighteen inches on account of a severe wound received from a fall. She is a lady of respectability and all her statements entitled to credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 8 th day of November 1843 Stephen T. Hancock J.P.
And also came before me the just Subscribed Magistrate Mr. Jesse Evan a resident of the County of Owen and a man of undeniable veracity and integrity & who after being duly sworn according to law says that he is the son of the foregoing declarant Mrs Elizabeth Evan and of her deceased husband Andrew Evan and that he deponent was born on the 12 th day of March 1837 as he well believes and that he had two brothers older than himself whose names were David, and Nathaniel - deponent was married to East or North at Frank the 28 th Jany 1872 and the births of children he has interest. He further states that his said Mother has never married since the death of his said Father who departed this life on the 5 th day of December 1840 and further that his said Mother still resides in Owen County Indiana. Jesse Evan
Subscribed Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 th day of November 1843 Stephen T. Hancock J.P.

Andrew Ewins was Septant
28 1759
Abigail Ewins was born July
29 1764
David Ewins was born January
11 1783
Abigail Ewins was born
January 21 1783

1795 Samuel Ewing was born July 2 1795 Died March 18 1878 Samuel Ewing was born July 2 1795

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Jesse Evans Born March 13 th 1787
Hetty M. Evans Born Sept r 20 th 1783
BIRTHS.
Samuel N. Evans Born Nov r 12 th 1812
Elizabeth F. Evans Born Sept r 17 th 1814
Jane M. Evans Born Sept r 7 th 1816
Andrew H. Evans Born Dec r 25 th 1818
Margaret Evans Born April 26 th 1821
Harriet M. Evans Born March 21 st 1823
John M. Evans Born May 9 th 1825
Mary Jane Knox Born Oct 31 st 1839

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Sebbe Evans and Hetty M. Evans were Married Jan y 28 th 1812
MARRIAGES.
Elizabeth F. Evans was Married April 10 th 1834
Jane M. Evans was married July 5 th 1836
Margaret E Evans was married Dec 16 th 1841

Casport Ia Nov 17
32/183
Stephen F. J. Gralene Esqr Frankfort Kentucky
72956

2567
Stephen M. Graham Esq. Frankford Kentucky
Nov 17
Robert Lee 37/183

State of Indiana Owen County Set
Probate Court November Term 1863
At a Probate Court duly organized began and held at the Town of Spencer on the second Monday in November 1863, it is ordered by the said Court to be certified and recorded that the proceedings in the matter of the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Evans for a Pension had before Stephen F. Hancock Esqr on the 8 th day of November 1863 be and the same are now submitted to the Court, and are now approved or sanctioned by the Court.
I Thomas C. Johnson Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the County of Owen State of Indiana certify that the above order is truly copied from the records in my office. I also certify that Stephen F. Hancock before whom the foregoing declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth Evans was made is an acting Magistrate in and for the County of Owen and State of Indiana duly Commissioned and qualified and the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this the 13 th day of November 1863. T. C. Johnson, Clk.

17,254.
Andrew Evans, of Owen County, Indiana.
from - for a term of 10 days.
$24.44
24 44 24 44 12 22 61.10
Tilghman A. Howard Agent: Rockville, Indiana.
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge;
before a Judge of the Court of Sessions, that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity;
How old is he?
State his service, if directed, in the form annexed.
Names of General and Field Officers.
Gen.

BRIEF in the case of Andrew Evans,  County of Owen, — in the State of Indiana.  (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73 years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Col.     Col. In 17 not stated About 24 pr Col. Wm Campbell, Capt. Wm Neil.   Discharged at, " " 7. " Capt. Jacob Stephens.   " About 7 or 8 weeks. " Capt. Wm Edmundson; he joined Col. Wm Campbell.   Col. not stated 2 " Col. Service, Major Tip ton, Capt. Edmundson.   3 "  
 5. "In what battles was he engaged? King's Mountain.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Washington County, Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct. 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. P. Turner, Examining Clerk. 3/4  1 17/3  2  3

Rev. and 1818 War Section.
out out
January 31, 1928
Colonel K. J. Hampton, Assistant Office of the Q.M. General War Department Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 10019, it appears that Andrew Evans was born September 28, 1759 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
While residing in Washington County, Vir- ginia, he enlisted in May 1780 and served two weeks as a private in Captain William Neil's Company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia Regi- ment; and soon after this he served one week in guarding a Tory Captain.
He enlisted in July 1780 and served seven weeks as private in Captain Jacob Stephen's Com- pany, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia Regiment; and ten days later he enlisted and served two months in Captain William Edmondson's Company in same regi- ment, and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
Immediately after the above he enlisted and

served three months as private in Captain David Edmondson's Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment, and was in an engagement with the Cherokee Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, while a resident of Owen County, Indiana. He died December 5, 1840.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Double Data only -

Indiana Madison Ind a
Elizabeth Evans
widow of Andrew Evans
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7. June 1832 and who died on the 5 th Dec r 1840.
of Posey Co. — in the State of Indiana who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Neill — of the Reg t — commanded by Col. Campbell in the Virginia Militia for 7. Months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison Ind a at the rate of 24 Dollars 44. Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1836. 5 th Dec r 1840.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of July 1844 and sent to C. A. Trabue Frankfort Ky.
Total amount,
$
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. S. Evans Clerk, Book B. Vol. 1. Page 423.

No 214
May 8th 1845
Cash in under the Act Pass: of March 23rd 1805 at $24.44 per annum. Commencing 4th March 1836 & ending on 3rd December 1840 & sent George M. Ward Bloomington, Indiana.

Elizabeth. Evans-
under joint resolution of 23 d
Jan'y. 1845 Vact of
July, 1838 —
Adm't: c $24.44 per ann from 4 March, 1836 to 5. Decr. December,
1840 —
George W. Hardin Esq
Bloomington,
Indiana —

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 25 th January 1845. and the act of 20 th February 1845.
Where as the act of 30 th April 1844. prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned.
I am the widow of Andrew Evans who was a private in the war of the Revolution; I have drawn a pension at the rate of seven dollars and forty four cents $24. 44 / 100 , per annum from about the first of December 1840 to the 4 th of March 1841. and also drew a pension at the same rate per annum under the act of 3 rd March 1843. and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836 to about the first day of December 1840. When my former pension commenced.
Witness James Denny Regin Richards
Elizabeth (Mrs) Evans mother
Sworn to and subscribed before me and in presence of James Denny and Regin Richards on this The 27 th day of March in the year 1845. at my office in Owen County Indiana Stephen F. Hancock Esq. Justice of the peace

I certify that the foregoing declaration was made as before completed by the declarant Elizabeth Evans who is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit given under my hand this 27 th day of March 1845-
Stephen H Hancock (Seal) Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana } ss Owen County }
I Thomas C. Johnson Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County of Owen and State of Indiana (Holden in the Town of Spencer) do hereby certify that Stephen H. Hancock whose name appears to the foregoing and following certificates, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his (his) signatures thereto is genuine; Given under my hand and the seal of my office this 28 th day of March. in the year of 1845. and that the words "and following" in the fifth line of this certificate were interlined before signed and sealed by me - Given under my hand the date above written.
T C Johnson Clerk

I know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Evans of Owen County State of Indiana do hereby appoint and constitute George W. Hardin of Monroe County Indiana to obtain for me of the Government of the United States of America all the right and benefit of the acts of Congress passed by Resolution January 23 rd 1825. and February 20 th 1845. to which I am entitled as the Widow of Andrew Evans late a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and author- ize the said Hardin to receive of said Government or Commissioner or agent for granting certificates or evidences of right to pension the said evidence to which I am or may be entitled - Hereby ratifying and confirming the same In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name in presence of the witnesses hereto as such this 27 th day of March 1845- Elizabeth Evans
Witness
James Denny
Regin Richards
State of Indiana } ss.
Owen County }
On this 27 th day of March 1845. before me Stephen G. Hancock a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State personally appeared Elizabeth Evans of said County who is personally known to me and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed given under my hand and seal the day and year above written
Stephen G. Hancock Seal Justice of the peace

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848. entitled "An act making further provision for Surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution" State of Indiana
Owen County ss. On This 4 th day of May 1849. personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law and by law authorized to administer oaths. Elizabeth Evans a resident of the County of Owen State of Indiana aged Eighty-Four years past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of Andrew Evans who was a private in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States on the Indiana Agency at the period of his decease. That declarant was a pensioner of the United States by reason of her being the widow of said Andrew Evans and by virtue of the acts of Congress of 1838 and 1843 and of June 17 1844. for proof of which she respectfully give reference to the testimony & records of the War Department of the United States. That she was on the pension list of the Indiana Agency and received twenty-four dollars and forty-four cents per annum as a pensioner aforesaid. She further declares that she is still a widow and resides in Owen County State of Indiana.
witness J. Williamson John Evans
Elizabeth her Evans mark

The foregoing declaration by Elizabeth Evans was sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written Before me Jefferson H. Woodsmall (Seal)
Justice of The peace
State of Indiana } ss. I Jefferson H. Woodsmall a Justice Owen County — } ss. of the peace in and for said County and State duly commissioned and qualified according to law and by law authorized to administer oaths do hereby certify that the above named affiant the identical Elizabeth Evans widow of Andrew Evans before mentioned is personally known to me and that I personally knew the above named Andrew Evans deceased in his lifetime have known his widow the aforesaid Elizabeth Evans ever since the decease of her said husband - given under my hand & seal this 4 th day of May 1849.
Jefferson H. Woodsmall (Seal)
Justice of The peace

State of Indiana Owen County, } ss.
I hereby certify that Jefferson H. Woodsmall Esqr. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office as Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County this 9 th day of May 1849.
Isaac C. Johnson. Clerk.

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November 14, 1924.
J. Melvin Evans, Garland, Wyo.
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10019, it appears that Andrew Evans was born September 28, 1759 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
While residing in Washington County, Virginia, he enlisted in May 1780 and served two weeks as a private in Captain William Neilson's Company  Colonel William Campbell's Virginia Regiment, and soon after this he served one week in guarding a Tory Captain, James Carr.
He enlisted in July 1780 and served seven weeks as a private in Captain Jacob Stephen's Company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia Regiment, and ten days later he enlisted and served two months in Captain William Edmondson's Company, and same regiment, was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
Immediately after, he enlisted and served three months

as a private in Captain David Edmundson's Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and was in an engagement with the Cherokee Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1833, while a resident of Owen County, Indiana. He died December 5, 1840.
Soldier married in 1781, Elizabeth or Betsey (maiden name not stated), she was born July 29, 1764 and was allowed pension on her application executed November 8, 1843, while living in Owen County, Indiana.
Their children were-
David born January 11, 1783. Nathaniel " November 1785. Jesse " March 12- 13, 1787, married January 28, 1812 Hetty M. Hewel. John " June 27, 1789. Betsey " March -- 1791. Nancy " February -- 1793. Samuel " April 3, 1795.
*The children of Jesse and Hetty Evans-
Samuel N. born November 13, 1812. Elisabeth F. " September 17, 1814. Jane M. " September 7, 1816. Andrew H. " December 25, 1818. Margaret " April 26, 1821. Harriet N. " March 21, 1823. John M. " May 9, 1825. Mary Jane Knox " October 31, 1829.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Did not use marriage dates of these child- as names were not stated

November 14, 1924.
J. Melvin Evans, Garland, Wyo.
Sir;
I have to advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Samuel Newell, who was scalped by the Indians in January 1777 and whose widow Elizabeth petitioned the state of Virginia, for an allowance, or to James Montgomery, William Fain, James Scott and William Walker, as described by you.
In order to make a proper search of the records for a soldier named Ellis, the full name of soldier is essential, with as much as possible of the following data- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, given name of widow.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
IN REPLY REFER TO QM 293 A-C Evans, Andrew
January 25, 1928
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In order that a headstone properly inscribed may be provided for the grave of the decedent named on the enclosed application, The Quartermaster General requests that the correct spelling of the name and the military service be furnished this office from the records of the Pension Office, with return of the application as soon as practicable.
Very truly yours,
K. G. Hampton K. G. HAMPTON, Lt. Col., Q.M.C., Assistant.
1 Encl. Application

3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
June 3, 1927
Chief Rev War Section Division.
I have this day received from
Dr. C. C. Tucker
cash No.
for $ 3 30 , requesting
photostat copy post-office addresses) as per
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letter herewith.
Photostat received notified 15-15 15-15
O. J. RANDALL Chief Finance Division.
W.C. L. CC B

June 3. 1927
Comr. of Pensions
Please furnish the following photostat copies from (not cfd)
  Rev. Andrew Evans. W 10019 -  13 pages ✓    Rev. Micajah Neal R 7579.  7 "    1812. James Neal. S.C 2768  2 "     22 "  
recd pay. $3.20! Ole Nilson Chief Rev. 1812 Section
Dr. E. C. Tucker, Greencastle, Indiana.
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK JUN 3 1927 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
15683
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
June 13, 1927. 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copies of 13 pages from the Rev. War pension claim, W. 10019, Andrew Evans.
No. of copies 1 of each page. Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see A. E. Wilson 5033 541 Room No. Phone No.
Approved [Signature] Chief Clerk of Bureau
[Signature] Chief of Branch
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
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GARLAND LUMBER & HARDWARE CO.
GARLAND WYOMING
October 23rd 1924
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir-
I wish to thank you for your kind and complete answer to my letter in regard to the record of soldiers of the Continental Army, the Adjutant General having referred me to you. I am pleased to list to you below what I know of the men of whom you request more data.
Samuel Newell , scalped by the Indians while carrying a despatch of Col. William Christian in January 1777. His wife Elizabeth Newell petitioned the State of Virginia praying for an allowance. She was left with three helpless infants. He came to America-Virginia in 1753. Kindly furnish me his war record and tell me was he the father of Capt. Samuel Newell of Col. Campbell's Regiment from Jan. 1781 for four months, who married Jeane or Jane Montgomery. If so who were the other children.
Capt. James Montgomery . Was he the father of Jeane or Jane Montgomery who was born in Tenn. in 1761 and died in Indiana in 1843 the wife of the above Samuel Newell.
Andrew Evans born in N.C., died in Indiana in 1842, married Elizabeth Fain in 1780. She was born in 1764 and died in Indiana in 1846 they had the children David, John, Jesse, Samuel, Andrew, William, James, Elizabeth, Nancy, Mary, and Rachel. sent
William Fain who was born in 1757 and married Sallie McMahan . David was their child born in 1782. Pennsylvanians later moving to Tennessee. His other children were Rosanna, Ebenezer, William, Elizabeth, John, Samuel, Sallie, Mary Ann, and Nancy N.
James Scott who was born in Virginia and had a son Zachariah born 5/18-1800 in Fleming County, Kentucky and died 3/18-1861. Married Mary Polly Lake in 1833 daughter of Captain Thomas Lake.
William Walker father of Mary Malinda born in 7/16-1808 in S.C. and died 1/19-1891 who married Thomas Orendorff in 1824.

GARLAND LUMBER & HARDWARE CO.
GARLAND WYOMING
Samuel Dean in the N.J. line. Served under Wayne in the Indian Wars and was wounded. Had a daughter Mary who was born in N.J. in 1799 and married Alexander McRay Scott. Sent
more info The father of Nathan Ellis born in N.Y. in 4/25-1783 and died 11/24-1837 and who married Catherine Rebecca Jones in 1812 supposed to have been a Minute Man. Do you have a record of such a man. no name
If you cannot give me information in regard to these will you tell me where to turn to go further in finding out more about them.
Assuring you of my appreciation of your efforts for me, I remain,
Yours very sincerely,
J. MELVIN EVANS

El Paso Tex — Sep 2-1922,
Mr. F. D. Byington: — Dear Sir —
I am writing to ask a very great favor of you. In seeking to establish my eligibility as a member of the D.A.R. I find that I need some information about Andrew Leane, who was my grand father and who died at Gasport Ind. Andrew Le. Aug 29-1853. Born as his birth Stone records 1795.

He served so his wife - daughter Lucy Hancock now 96 yrs old says in the war of 1812 and in the Black Hawk war. She does not remember his father's or his mother's names - Being so old now and her memory dim. But she says he married my grand mother Jane Ray - (second marriage for both) in Ky. near the line of Ind. and that they moved to Dubuque Co. near Gasport where they always lived

My father and his several brothers and sisters were all born there and that is where I was born. In Jan. 1921 you very kindly sent me the military history of Andrew Evans who fought in the Revolution. He also lived near Goshawk Ind. — died there Dec 5-1840 Born Sept 28-1759 in Mucklenburg N.C. Married to Elizabeth (Betty) Fayne. Pension applied for and granted executed Nov. 8-1843.

As a Supplement the names of their children was furnished —
David Evans — Born Jan — 1783 Nathaniel " " " 1785 Jesse " " Mar 1787 John " " June 1789 Betsey " " Mar 1791 Nancy " " Feb. 1793 Samuel " " April 1795. 
How these names correspond to the names of their children to a certain extent

When compared to the names kept in the family records of the Tayne family as kept by Mr. J Fain Anderson Washington College Tenn.
He is a direct descendant of Elizabeth Tain who married Andrew Evans in 1780 -
In his record there are nine names. The Rev. War record has only seven. The two additional names are Andrew Evans

and James Evans.
I should be very glad if you would express some opinion about this, and if the omission of that name, Andrew Evans on the Rev. war record would injure the cause of the descendants of Andrew Evans, who was the son of Andrew Evans the
Rev. soldier. Now if
You will furnish me any information about
the Andrew Evans who fought in the

War of 1812 and also the Black Hawk war, I will appreciate it greatly. I live so far away from all the records and my relations are so scattered or dead that it is indeed difficult to get the records straight When one, once gets tangled up in this quest for Revolutionary Ancestors, the fascination grows until there is no Rest or peace of mind until every thing is alright - Now I truly hope I am not asking

too great a favor. I am perfectly willing to pay for any services in getting this information correct. I sincerely
thank you for that favors you have done for me in the past.
Sincerely Mrs. Stanley Bevac
El Paso Tex
1131 Wyoming St.

1241 El Paso Tex, Dec 6-1920-
RECD.
Dpt of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Revolutionary war record
I am writing for any and all information you can give me about my great grand father Andrew Evans and my great-uncle, Ebenezer Fayne (or Fain). I intend to make application here in El Paso to become a member of the D.A.R. and the Daughters of the Pioneers

has referred me to your Dph - From the War Dph. I have this bit of information. That there were two men named Andrew Evans who served in Rev. war - Their records as follows Andrew Evans enlisted July 16-1780 as a private in Col. Phineas Bowmans Co 5 th Mass Regiment, commanded by Col. Rufus Putnam, and was discharged Jan 13, 1784 a private.
Andrew Evans enlisted July 16-1780 for six mos as a member of Col Timothy Bigelow's 15 th Mass Reg. His name appears upon muster rolls of that Regiment to Oct 1780. But the date of his separation from the service is not shown
Which of these two men was my great Grand parent is what interests me. There is an old Rev. Cannon standing in the market square of Spencer Ind. It has several names engraved on it - and one of these is the name Andrew Evans. He is buried near Spencer Ind and his stone bears these words - or similar Andrew Evans - died 1840 age 80 yrs I havnt the exact date at hand - but it means that he would have been 20 yrs old

2 during the end of Rev period when mustered out. He was married to Virginia Fayne-1781 who was a sister of Ebenezer Fayne I believe that he drew a pension you can verify that I hope - From whom in Mass. could I get information concerning the two Evans men Any and all information that you can send me will be greatly appreciated. It is difficult to get exact accounts of those away times. The records are so incomplete Any information about Ebenezer Fayne will be valuable also - He was one of Fife. bro. Thanking you I am sincerely - Mrs Stanley Bevan (H. Milis Evans) 1131 Wyoming st. El Paso Texas RECORDS DIVISION DEC. 10 1928

Indianapolis, Ind.
Bureau of Pensions Wash. D. C.
Gentlemen:—
A few months ago you gave me a record of the services of Andrew Evans, my great grand father, in the Revolutionary War. This paper has been lost and I should like to have a duplicate, if you would kindly issue same.
Would you also give me a copy of your record of Ebenezer Fain, who was wounded in the battle of Kings Mt. and drew a pension?
(Miss) Nellie Burcham Lusk 129 W. 24 th St.

85948
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Registered C.L.O. MAY 4 1908 referred to B Assigned to 9130 Answered by May 8-08 by reference to Com of Pensions 9130 Noted File
Lusk Mrs Nellie B Indianapolis Ind Apr 29-1908
Inquiry land grant to her Great-grandfather Andrew Evans, soldier Revolution- ary War -
Card
land grant

329 N. Penna St. Indianapolis. Ind April 29. 1908
Com. of Land Office Interior Dept. Wash. D. C.
Dear Sir,
My great grandfather was a Revolutionary war soldier and I am trying to ascertain whether or not there is any record of his service. He was Andrew Evans and fought in the Battle of King's

Mountain, under a Col. Newell. It is to be pre- sumed that he came from Tennessee, near Jonesboro, as he afterwards married Elizabeth Fain of that place, but it is possible that he came from one of the Carolinas. Five of his wife's brothers fought in the same bat- tle. Andrew Evans afterwards came to Kentucky near Mt. Sterling, I think, and later he came to

Indiana, and is buried near Gosport, Would you be kind enough to tell me whether such a man ever received a grant of land, thus fur- nishing me with one link in my chain of information? Awaiting your reply with interest, I am respectfully 329 N. Pa. St. Miss Willie B. Lusk

R. W. 10019 G.B.O.
General Land Office,
May 6 1908.
Referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for appropriate action, and writer advised.
Respectfully,
Frank R. Doud Chief Clerk.
in the La

"R" 85948-03 J.B.O.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
May
8 1908.
ADDRESS ONLY THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
Miss Nellie B. Lusk, 329 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Madam:
I am in receipt of your letter of April 29, 1908, inquiring whether a military bountyland warrant issued to your great grandfather, Andrew Evans, for services in the Revolut- ionary War.
In reply you are advised that as this office has no alphabetical list of the names of persons who received such warrants, which were and are issued by the Commissioner of Pensions, your letter has been referred to that official for reply.
Very respectfully,
(s) S. V. Proudfit Assistant Commissioner.
RCW

Revolution Virginia. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10019
Elizabeth Evans Wid. of Andrew Evans Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 3/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 222
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 15
1908. Hist. to Nellie B. Lusk.
F.W.
1909 Jan 9 Hist. to Nellie B. Lusk. F.W.
1921 Jan 15 Hist. to Mrs. Stanley B.
1921 Oct. 6 Hist. to Mrs. S. Bevan
wife names Andrew James not on list of children. Add.
1924 Nov. 14 - Hist. to J. Melvin
Evans Aug.
1927 June 15 - Photo mailed to Dr. C. C. Tucker - Aug.
1927 Jan 31 - Trip to Lake D. G. M. Glen Aug.

5.845
Indiana. Madison
Elizabeth Evans
widow of Andrew Evans
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7 th 1832.
in the Virginia Militia
for 7 th March.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 44
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of July 1844. and sent to
C. H. Trabue Esq.
Frankfort Ky.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1. Page 177.
H. S. Evans.

Reported. D. Certificate Acts of July 1838 and 5 th March 1843. —
Joint Press: P. S. 1/2 23 rd 1843. No. 214.
57 doc 40 73

Andrew Evans
Claim -
Papers returned with affidavit - P.S.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Andrew Evans further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. †Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, depose and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
±QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
±QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Amended. affidavit

State of Indiana Owen County } June  the July 8, 1833.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace for said county, Andrew Evans, who, being duly sworn, deponeth and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; First I served as a private soldier two weeks - secondly one week - thirdly seven weeks - fourthly two months, and fifthly three months, in all as a private soldier of the Revolution, seven months and ten days, for which he claims a pension. Andrew Evans (seal) Harres Boldon (seal)
Justice of the peace for Owen County } aforesaid,
State of Indiana
Owen County Sct. I Thomas G Johnson clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in the state aforesaid do certify that James Boldon Esq. whose signature appears to the certificate of Magistracy annexed to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid duly elected Commissioned and qualified according to law and that full faith and credit are due and of right ought to be given to all such his official acts and especially the foregoing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as clerk of the Owen Circuit Court and affixed the seal of said Court hereunto at my office in the Town of Spencer this thirteenth day of July A.D. 1833. Thomas G Johnson clerk C.C.

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Ind
5845
JAMES EDWARD COOPER Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
FREE

Ind 5845 ee 3
FREE
James L. Edward Esq. Commissioner of pensions Washington D. C.

Bloomington Indiana May 11 th 1849.
James L. Edwards Esq.
Sir Inclosed I send the affidavit of Elizabeth Evans for pension under act of con- -gess of Feb. 2 nd 1848. which by oversight or mistake have been delayed to the present date of completion. An early decision in the case would be a favor to the claimant - please give me information relative to it when neces- -sary to be given ~
I am very respectfully Your obt. Servt.
George W. Hardin

Died 5 th Dec 1840.—

Frankfort Kentucky November 27 th 1843
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth Evans of Owen County Indiana making application for a Pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 July 1838, and also the evidence in support of the claim which I hope you will find satisfactory
Please transmit to me at Frankfort Kentucky the certificate of allowance
I am Sir, Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt C. M. Trathree
Genl. J. G. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City.

June 21. 1848
be Rev. James
Reed June 23 1845.
Edward Eger Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
FREE

April 21. 1848
James L. [unclear] Esq.
Recd. 25. 1848.
FREE
Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Georgetown Kentucky April 16. 1845. James L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions
Sir The enclosed claim for a pension and the vouchers were received by me yesterday when in Lexington Ky. Having prepared the blanks and forwarded them for completion before I left home Bloomington Indiana please correspond (if necessary) on the subject and send to me the certificate or equivalent H. and address me at Bloomington Indiana with much respect Your Obedt Servt
George W. Slandin